WWII Italy Campaign - PT Boat Commemorative

The black-and-white cachet depicts military personnel operating a large naval gun or artillery piece, with the text 'World War Two 1939-1945' printed in bold below. The 29-cent USA stamp shows a PT boat at speed on the water, commemorating 'Italy invaded by Allies, September 1943.' The postmark is …
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This cover honors the Allied invasion of Italy in September 1943, featuring a 29-cent stamp depicting a swift PT boat in action. The dramatic black-and-white cachet by Technical Cachets showcases naval gunners operating a large artillery piece, reinforcing the military theme of the World War II series. Postmarked from Washington, DC on May 31, 1993, this cover combines historical significance with a clean presentation befitting a significant wartime milestone.

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May 31, 1993 Washington, DC, US (20066)

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Claude

The black-and-white cachet depicts military personnel operating a large naval gun or artillery piece, with the text 'World War Two 1939-1945' printed in bold below. The 29-cent USA stamp shows a PT boat at speed on the water, commemorating 'Italy invaded by Allies, September 1943.' The postmark is a circular hand-applied cancel from Washington, DC dated May 31, 1993, with ZIP code 20066. The cover is in excellent condition with clean white envelope stock.

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This First Day Cover commemorates the Allied invasion of Italy during World War II in September 1943. The cachet features a black-and-white illustration of naval gunners operating a large artillery piece, emphasizing the military theme. The 29-cent stamp depicts a PT boat at sea, with the text 'Italy invaded by Allies, September 1943' printed below. The postmark is a circular cancellation from Washington, DC, dated May 31, 1993, with the text 'First Day of Issue' printed adjacent to the stamp. The cover is in clean condition with no visible damage.

(The automatic summaries sometimes misidentify the postmark as part of the cachet artwork.)